Hi, the product is described as the black and gold heart rate monitor, but the photo is the black and red version. Which one do you have?
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I wrote two reviews, one for a ft7 red-on-black monitor and another for a silver-on-black monitor. I returned the red-on-black monitor because I could not see the data being displayed on a black background with grey lettering while riding. I'm currently using the ft7 silver-on-black monitor. I've never seen the black/gold ft7f monitor. I tried to view both of my reviews while in Amazon and could only find the one I wrote about the red-on-black. That one was posted in the review section for the silver-on-black which also pictures the red-on-black banded monitor. I have no idea where my silver-on-black review went. Sorry for the rambling answer. I wrote two reviews, one for a ft7 red-on-black monitor and another for a silver-on-black monitor. I returned the red-on-black monitor because I could not see the data being displayed on a black background with grey lettering while riding. I'm currently using the ft7 silver-on-black monitor. I've never seen the black/gold ft7f monitor. I tried to view both of my reviews while in Amazon and could only find the one I wrote about the red-on-black. That one was posted in the review section for the silver-on-black which also pictures the red-on-black banded monitor. I have no idea where my... » Read More I wrote two reviews, one for a ft7 red-on-black monitor and another for a silver-on-black monitor. I returned the red-on-black monitor because I could not see the data being displayed on a black background with grey lettering while riding. I'm currently using the ft7 silver-on-black monitor. I've never seen the black/gold ft7f monitor. I tried to view both of my reviews while in Amazon and could only find the one I wrote about the red-on-black. That one was posted in the review section for the silver-on-black which also pictures the red-on-black banded monitor. I have no idea where my silver-on-black review went. Sorry for the rambling answer. « Show Less
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The one I have is actually navy blue with purple. It comes in a lot of colors.
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Sorry I did also buy a red & silver one. They match the photos pretty well.
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Mine was a black and purple watch. but I ordered the color I wanted. So if that is the color advertised that is the color you will get. They all work the same though honestly. So I don't understand why different colors cost more. I picked the cheapest honestly
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Mine is navy blue with purple trim. I didn't see a black and gold one, but it wasn't in the options with the site I ordered.
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When I bought the Garmin 110, the heart rate monitor was about $65 extra. I regret buying the monitor as I find it gives inaccurate calorie counts. I walk 4 miles one day and it says that I used 90 calories and the next day 4 miles and it says that I used 300 calories. I am only interested in the calorie count.
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From what I experience, I bougth the base model without the heart rate mnitor. So you can bay with or without, but there is a price differnce. My case, $400 with out and $440 with the monitor. Please be sure in the description specifies with or w/o.
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The device comes with a heart rate monitor included and it does give the max and average heart rates. The device actually gives quite a deal of information. Runners world, when they did a review of the previous model of this watch called it "The Data Miner." I mostly use it with a footpod so it gives pace, speed and distance etc.
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It doesn't. The one that does is Cateye Strada 430 Digital Wireless Computer . It's exactly the same model AFAIK, but with the heart rate strap. Alternatively, you can buy this unit and then get the strap separately: HR-10 Heart Rate CatEye Digital Heart Rate Sensor (which is what I did). As of right now, it's even a little cheaper.
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I have both, and the black/gold is larger than the red/black, hence better for larger wrists. Hope that helps
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I found that the transmitter belt from my Sole treadmill did work although the rate didn't change very frequently. It seemed more of a snapshot rather than continuous monitoring. The lack of info on the heart rate monitor function is rather appalling.
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I hope someone replies to this post cuz I have the same question. I'm eyeing the 205 and 305 too. I'm not a marathoner or bike enthusiast, just a runner who might like the HR function added to my data points. I wonder how many use the HR monitor with the 305 consistently or does it end up in a drawer after a while.
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Roberto, yes, the belt of this model is black, indeed. And it includes the Chest HR monitor. Very nice watch. Hope you enjoy. Marcelo
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Hi Kim... I did not buy this HRM as my first choice because I tried to "go cheap" and only wanted an HRM with no frills. First one ordered did not work, and the instruction leaflet (4 pages) was in "cryptic" English. SO... based on years of excellent service from an Omron BP Cuff device, I went to this device next. It is user friendly, AND it comes with a small DETAILED & well-written booklet (24 pages) of information that literally walks you through every feature of this device. I'm happy with this HRM and would buy the same brand again should anything happen while exercising that should accidentally break my HRM. Hope this helps.
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This product does not show your heart rate. There is an option for it if you sync it with a Garmin though. I don't have a Garmin, therefore I only use my Polar watch and band.
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It says in the description of the Garmin 405CX I received; "Forerunner 405CX comes with a flexible, wireless heart rate monitor to help you make the most out of your training". I don't use this but it there.
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Do not worry ! It works very well. I use it every day during exercise, it perfectly comes with the chest strap heart rate.
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Also, read the other answers: this device DOES NOT offer continuous heart rate monitoring. I think the description is a little misleading about that. For me a deal breaker.
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I hope you have not bought it yet. Wether it comes with a guarantee or not, its the most useless Wrist Blood pressure monitor you can ever buy. Mine stopped working two months after purchase and I seldomly used it. I didnt care to followup on the warrantly since it was so pissed off.
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Yes it includes speed, cadence and heart rate. Also calories burned but I question it's accuracy because its calorie number is alor less than the numbers I get with Polar and Sigma monitors.
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Just curious, I'm thinking of getting the 305, but I already have a Polar HRM... Did you say that your Polar strap works with your 305? If so, that'd be nice not to have to purchase a second strap.